Big Box Hanover continued to get closer to becoming a millionaire on Monday afternoon at Saratoga Casino Hotel as the veteran trotter went wire-to-wire in the matinee’s feature. After finishing third in three consecutive installments of the $18,000 Open Trot.
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Keg Stand, Missneverdonowrong win Pocono features
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania had two $16,000 races as features on (July 20) Monday afternoon, and the two classes came from opposite ends of the condition sheet – one was for fast-class trotters, and one was for 2-year-old pacing fillies.
Bailey J Set New Track Record in NYSS Win
It is almost unheard of that a 2-year-old colt, regardless of gait, making his first pari-mutuel start with only one baby race under his belt would set a new track record. Well Bailey J, did just that this afternoon (July 20) at Monticello Raceway setting a new track record of 1:56.2, smashing the former record of 1:58 which was set in the middle of August, seven years ago.
Long wins four as record Bangor summer meet concludes
Enthusiasm was in abundance at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (July 19) as the 25-day spring/summer meet came to its glorious conclusion while heralding unheard of heights in practically every business category imaginable.
Live harness racing returns to Batavia Downs on Wednesday
All the preparations are complete and the anticipation to see the horses go behind the gate is high as live harness racing is set to return to Genesee County on Wednesday (July 22) when Batavia Downs hosts the first of 62 fast-paced cards of Standardbred competition scheduled to take place during the 2026 summer/fall season at the oldest lighted harness track in North America.
Polansky, Calabrese win Pocono AHDC trots
Mike Polansky and John Calabrese both grabbed the front and never let go to take their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (July 19).
Grand Circuit standings see changes
With the 101st Hambletonian final (G1) three weeks away, preceded by Adios Day at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows this Saturday (July 25), the positions of the Grand Circuit standings are shifting.
Cash Money Twenty, BP’s Lucky Star take Aces Sunday features
The Sunday night (July 19) harness racing program at Running Aces featured both the $20,000 Dan Patch preview pace and the $16,000 Open Handicap trot.
Donzel Hanover turns the tables in GLADA at Northfield
Donzel Hanover got picture perfect handling by 21-year-old Eric Miller, turning the tables on his foes to score a sharp win in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) feature at Northfield Park on Sunday (July 19).
Pure Athena wins another major race for mares
Four-year-old Pure Athena, trained by Fredrik Wallin and driven by Carl Johan Jepson, scored a convincing victory in Sweden’s Stochampionat, earning a purse for the winner of $180,000.